The lasagna was damn goooooddddd.. they make a homemade lasagna which impressed me, and the salad dressing was sooo refreshing and tasty!! Recommend you to try their lasagna and the mousaka too. Love it ❤️❤️
Fo0die dined as a guest of Ruckers Hill Cafe and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.
Opened since 2010, Ruckers Hill Cafe was actually originally located just down the road before outgrowing the venue and moving up the street just last year in 2017. We arrived at the venue at 11:30am on a Saturday and found parking on Mitchell Street where all day parking is available except where signed otherwise. 2P is also available on the side streets with a short walk to the venue or parking on the street where the venue is located is only for 1P until 1pm.
This little cute and rustic cafe is just the most humble of its kind. The staff are so down to earth and warm. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and really would recommend everyone to try their dishes!!!
We orders a latte, hot chocolate, selsko meso, vegetarian moussaka and a french toast. I especially loved both savoury dishes and would happily order them again! It was not only filling but pack with flavour.
The parking was not bad. If you walk further down there is unlimited parking, however there are plenty of 1-2 hour parking zones.
Love the food, staff and the space!
This place might be small but definitely big on coffee and explosions of flavour in the meals. Service was a bit slow and the door to the courtyard/bathrooms was hard to open from both the inside and outside but other than that my experience was 5/5.
Coffee was as promised on the sign outside. (“We have great coffee and good conversations”) I ordered a flat white and it was hot and strong, it’s been a while since I’ve had quality coffee like that.
I ordered the veggie moussaka, it was AMAZING!!! Normally I get bacon n eggs but opted for a winter warmer instead and it did not disappoint. Would highly recommend. Perfectly portioned and the flavours weren’t overbearing. Please be mindful that the dish takes long to be served because it is baked.
100% would visit again, even just for my morning coffees!!!
This would be our favourite cafe in Melbourne. The GF French toast is amazing. Rucker’s version of smashed avocado with the freshest tomatoes you will have will make you feel all others are inferior!
Coffee is also strong and hits the spot. The one area that could be improved is the service time as food can sometimes take a while to come. Apart from that it would be 5 stars!
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Went here this morning after deciding to go to a new cafe, but wasn't sure what to pick. A direct competitor across the street was packed, and this one seemed pleasantly calm, so I decided to cross the road and try Ruckers.
I'm rating this place a 4.5 because of the excellent coffee, wonderful food, and unique ambience. I was instantly greeted at the door by the owner, who personally works on the coffee machine at times, and got to choose between a standard table or a unique 'bench' table along the wall. I'm a sucker for quirks so I went with the 'bench' seat. (It's a narrow table designed for being social as a solo diner, or working on a laptop - a great idea!).
As I looked through the menu I noticed a lot of Macedonian food. When I asked the owner what the deal was, I was told that his heritage was Macedonian, and that some of the recipes on the menu have been handed down from his grandmother's cookbook. (So it's definitely authentic). It's still made in the traditional style which makes all the difference. I ordered the Sarma - cabbage, potato, beef - sold! It was really tasty, and felt healthy to boot. The pickled cabbage leaf surrounding the meat mix added an extra layer of flavour - I was happily informed that the cabbage is pickled in-house and served fresh. This is definitely the kind of food that feels 'home cooked' and adds to the vibe of Ruckers Hill Cafe as a place that's reminiscent of a friend's living room. A friend that's good at cooking and making coffee.
The house blend of coffee was a treat - not too bitter, and worked great with milk. The staff are very friendly and approachable, and the music nicely added to the ambience of the place. It's definitely the kind of place you could work, hang out, or come for a conversation when it's not too busy. I'm certainly glad I made the call to stop here and I hope others do, too!
I had the French roast, which wasn’t bad but based on the hype I’ve heard about this place I expected a little better my partner however had some for of smashed avocado and mushrooms etc. which was lovely. I believe these guys have relocated. Shop vibe was cool, a little bare.
Had a latte and the village pot, both were great on a cold night. Village pot could do with a bit more herbs but that's just me. Will be returning
Good food served by friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast & brunch menu has some refreshingly different additions like the Macedonian baked beans on organic sourdough, topped with feta and smoked pork & leek sausage - which I found to be delicious, with a couple of poached eggs on the side.
Really nice cafe. My wife had the buckwheat pancakes ($17) which she loved & I had Corn&Zuccini fritters with salad ($14) which were yummy 😃 & filling. Very good cofffees as well. They're moving to a larger place down the street. Will definitely return.
Yummy food. We had a banquet and the food was delicious. This was a great way to try things we probably wouldn't order if we chose ourselves. This makes it like a good food surprise.
The dip that is like tzatziki but thicker should be bottled and sold; it's phenomenal! The baked custard dessert was my other favourite.
The staff were so friendly and accommodating that they deserve a special mention. I will have to return with a takeaway bucket to see if they'll sell me their dip :)
Finally been dying to come here and didn’t disappoint. Takes me back to growing up and the flavours were just amazing! We had the $65 banquet and couldn’t finish it all I face I had to undo a button on my pants.... it was that good!
Wash down with a tasty Macedonian Pinot Noir. Service was also great and very informative but the only little thing was it was a tad warm with the aircon not enough but the amazing waitress opened the door for some cool breeze. Can’t wait to bring my parents here next.
Macedonia REPRESENT!!
Absolutely loved this place. We ordered many of the vegetarian items available including roasted garlic peppers, the potatoes, the leek/feta pastry and the baked musaka. :) All were extremely delicious. Bf tried the cabbage rolls and enjoyed them :)
If I had to make a suggestion, it’d be a little less cheese inside the musaka because it had mostly seized up by the time we ate it. But still very nice.
The waitress was very welcoming and funny. Thank you!
Great spot with authentic, delicious and flavourful dishes!
We made a last minute reservation and the stuff was extremely nice and welcoming.
After the big feast we were offered a digestive on the house which we thought it’s really kind.
Would definitely recommend it and can’t wait to go back !!!
7/10 pretty good but "pricey" $56.00 loaded banquet menu #2, salad heavy and just missing the fish. Attentive service, good explanation of Macedonian dish and superb $44.00 Macedonian 2016 Alexander Merlot Cab Sauv Vranac blend.
I’ve had authentic Macedonian food before and this was a legit feast. The place has simple but stylish decor, the staff are friendly, and all the dishes were fresh and delicious. My favorite were the sarma, selsko meso, and the yogurt dip. Kevapi were good but quite different from what I am used to. The only things missing were ajvar and kajmak!
Great place for Macedonian food - think Greek mixed with a little Russian and a little Croatian. Stuffed cabbage leaves, meat stews and grilled meats etc. Friendly staff and comfortable restaurant on Northcote High Street. Busy with locals and families alike. Try the local spirit with your meal. Very nice. Enjoy!
Amazing Macedonian cuisine and one of the most delicious dining experiences I've had in a while. Great decor, nice cozy atmosphere, and an extensive menu. Tapas style, meze, banquets to share, or mains + sides... its sure to please. Food was delicious and full of flavour. Presentation perfection & portion sizes were generous. Dessert equally as devine. Staff very attentive and great service. Would definately go back again!
10/10! "Za merak"!
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